We offer a range of courses that cover topics such as renewable energy systems, energy efficiency, and carbon management. Our instructors are experts in their fields, and provide hands-on training and practical experience to ensure that our students are fully equipped to succeed in this growing industry.
By enrolling on our net zero courses, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We offer courses in: Awareness in environmental technologies, rainwater harvesting, solar thermal, photo voltaic, heat pumps, electric/hybrid vehicle maintenance and repairs, carbon and climate awareness, ventilation and airtightness, insultation and building fabrics.
Abingdon & Witney College is proud to be a training provider of The Retrofit Academy CIC (Oxon & Bucks), offering Level 2 – Level 5 courses in Domestic Retrofit. These courses are suitable for homeowners and retrofit professionals looking to further develop their skills.
Retrofit advice will provide a pivotal role in delivering the UK’s net zero ambition, giving independent advice to homeowners or residents, with a view to help them understand retrofit and the impact it will have on their property.
The courses are available in person or via flexible eLearning programmes that you can study at your own pace.
For queries or to discuss our Employer services, please email: netzerohub@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
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This practical workshop is delivered by experienced industry trainers and will equip building professionals with the knowledge and skills required for airtightness strategies and weather tightness in domestic dwellings.Delivered in our state-of-the-a...
25th Nov 2024 - 25th Nov 2024
Monday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAV047P
"This practical workshop is delivered by experienced industry trainers and will equip building professionals with the knowledge and skills required for airtightness strategies and weather tightness in domestic dwellings.Delivered in our state-of-the-...
17th Jun 2025 - 17th Jun 2025
Tuesday
Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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"This practical workshop is delivered by experienced industry trainers and will equip building professionals with the knowledge and skills required for airtightness strategies and weather tightness in domestic dwellings.Delivered in our state-of-the-...
13th Mar 2025 - 13th Mar 2025
Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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"This practical workshop is delivered by experienced industry trainers and will equip building professionals with the knowledge and skills required for airtightness strategies and weather tightness in domestic dwellings.Delivered in our state-of-the-...
3rd Feb 2025 - 3rd Feb 2025
Monday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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"This practical workshop is delivered by experienced industry trainers and will equip building professionals with the knowledge and skills required for airtightness strategies and weather tightness in domestic dwellings.Delivered in our state-of-the-...
10th Sept 2024 - 10th Sept 2024
Tuesday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAV007P
Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...
24th Feb 2025 - 27th Feb 2025
Monday to Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAV006P
Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...
20th Jan 2025 - 23rd Jan 2025
Monday to Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...
24th Mar 2025 - 27th Mar 2025
Monday to Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...
22nd Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025
Tuesday to Friday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAV010P
Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...
19th May 2025 - 22nd May 2025
Monday to Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAV001P
Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...
27th Aug 2024 - 30th Aug 2024
Tuesday to Friday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...
16th Dec 2024 - 19th Dec 2024
Monday to Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...
23rd Jun 2025 - 26th Jun 2025
Monday to Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...
18th Nov 2024 - 21st Nov 2024
Monday to Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...
21st Oct 2024 - 24th Oct 2024
Monday to Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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Recognised as the industry standard qualification in the installation of Air Source Heat Pumps this course is designed to upskill existing heating engineers to allow them to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the electrification of heatin...
23rd Sept 2024 - 26th Sept 2024
Monday to Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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This free day course will give you a basic understanding of the environmental issues, risks, impacts, and opportunities available using modern technologies....
13th Jan 2025 - 13th Jan 2025
Monday
Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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This free day course will give you a basic understanding of the environmental issues, risks, impacts, and opportunities available using modern technologies....
10th Feb 2025 - 10th Feb 2025
Monday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAU015P
This course will give you a basic understanding of the environmental issues, risks, impacts and opportunites available using modern technologies....
10th Mar 2025 - 10th Mar 2025
Monday
Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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This interactive session communicates the key science and impacts of climate change. It explores personal and organisational carbon footprints and creates an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities. The course also provides t...
11th Nov 2024 - 11th Nov 2024
Monday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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This interactive session communicates the key science and impacts of climate change. It explores personal and organisational carbon footprints and creates an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities. The course also provides t...
17th Sept 2024 - 17th Sept 2024
Tuesday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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This interactive session communicates the key science and impacts of climate change. It explores personal and organisational carbon footprints and creates an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities. The course also provides t...
14th Jan 2025 - 14th Jan 2025
Tuesday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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This interactive session communicates the key science and impacts of climate change. It explores personal and organisational carbon footprints and creates an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities. The course also provides t...
13th May 2025 - 13th May 2025
Tuesday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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This interactive session communicates the key science and impacts of climate change. It explores personal and organisational carbon footprints and creates an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities. The course also provides t...
18th Mar 2025 - 18th Mar 2025
Tuesday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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This interactive session communicates the key science and impacts of climate change. It explores personal and organisational carbon footprints and creates an awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities. The course also provides t...
8th Jul 2025 - 8th Jul 2025
Tuesday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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Retrofit Advisors play a key role in the UK reducing its carbon emissions by improving energy efficiency and retrofitting many of the country’s 27 million homes. The role of a Retrofit Advisor is all about customer service and engagement, making the ...
1st Aug 2024 - 31st Jul 2025
Various
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
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The Introduction to Air Source Heat Pumps course will give you a basic introduction into heat pumps and their place within the range of renewable technologies increasingly employed to combat environmental challenges....
24th Feb 2025 - 24th Feb 2025
Monday
Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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The Introduction to Air Source Heat Pumps course will give you a basic introduction into heat pumps and their place within the range of renewable technologies increasingly employed to combat environmental challenges....
24th Mar 2025 - 24th Mar 2025
Monday
Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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The Introduction to Air Source Heat Pumps course will give you a basic introduction into heat pumps and their place within the range of renewable technologies increasingly employed to combat environmental challenges....
20th Jan 2025 - 20th Jan 2025
Monday
Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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The Introduction to PV (PhotoVoltaic) course will give you a basic introduction into Solar PV (Photovoltaics) and its place within the range of renewable technologies increasingly employed to combat environmental challenges....
27th Jan 2025 - 27th Jan 2025
Monday
Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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The Introduction to PV (PhotoVoltaic) course will give you a basic introduction into Solar PV (Photovoltaics) and its place within the range of renewable technologies increasingly employed to combat environmental challenges....
24th Feb 2025 - 24th Feb 2025
Monday
Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAU009P
The Introduction to PV (PhotoVoltaic) course will give you a basic introduction into Solar PV (Photovoltaics) and its place within the range of renewable technologies increasingly employed to combat environmental challenges....
31st Mar 2025 - 31st Mar 2025
Monday
Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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The Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting course will give you a basic introduction into how Rainwater Harvesting Systems can reduce your water usage and impact on the environment....
26th Mar 2025 - 26th Mar 2025
Wednesday
Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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The Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting course will give you a basic introduction into how Rainwater Harvesting Systems can reduce your water usage and impact on the environment....
26th Feb 2025 - 26th Feb 2025
Wednesday
Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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The Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting course will give you a basic introduction into how Rainwater Harvesting Systems can reduce your water usage and impact on the environment....
29th Jan 2025 - 29th Jan 2025
Wednesday
Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAU006P
The Introduction to Air Source Heat Pumps course will give you a basic introduction into Solar Thermal and its place within the range of renewable technologies increasingly employed to combat environmental challenges....
31st Mar 2025 - 31st Mar 2025
Monday
Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAU004P
The Introduction to Solar Thermal course will give you a basic introduction into Solar Thermal and its place within the range of renewable technologies increasingly employed to combat environmental challenges....
3rd Feb 2025 - 3rd Feb 2025
Monday
Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAU005P
The Introduction to Solar Thermal course will give you a basic introduction into Solar Thermal and its place within the range of renewable technologies increasingly employed to combat environmental challenges....
3rd Mar 2025 - 3rd Mar 2025
Monday
Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSZV000P
Domestic retrofit is the process of upgrading our homes to make them more energy efficient, reducing carbon emissions and creating homes that are healthier and cheaper to live in. This flexible eLearning course will give you a comprehensive and easy ...
Flexible Start - 31st Jul 2024
Flexible
Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub
Online
View course detailsPart Time XSZV001P
Retrofit Advisors play a key role in the UK reducing its carbon emissions by improving energy efficiency and retrofitting many of the country’s 27 million homes. The role of a Retrofit Advisor is all about customer service and engagement, making the ...
Flexible Start - 31st Jul 2024
Flexible
Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub
Online
View course detailsPart Time XSZV002P
One of the most important roles in the retrofit process is that of the Retrofit Assessor. If you are an existing Domestic Energy Assessor or thinking of becoming one, then the Retrofit Assessor course is a logical progression in order to work at the ...
Flexible Start - 31st Aug 2024
Flexible
Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub
Online
View course detailsPart Time XSZV003P
The role of the Retrofit Coordinator is a mandatory requirement for the delivery of all domestic retrofit projects delivered under TrustMark. TrustMark is the recognised Quality Mark for the energy efficiency sector and compliance with TrustMark and ...
Flexible Start - 29th Nov 2024
Flexible
Construction | Net Zero Skills Hub
Online
View course detailsPart Time XSBR115P
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
27th Jan 2025 - 27th Jan 2025
Monday
Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time XSBR111P
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
5th Aug 2024 - 5th Aug 2024
Monday
Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time XSBR114P
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
19th May 2025 - 19th May 2025
Monday
Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time XSBR116P
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
23rd Sept 2024 - 23rd Sept 2024
Monday
Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time XSBR117P
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
19th May 2025 - 19th May 2025
Monday
Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time XSBR118P
This course will enable candidates to install, commission, repair and maintain domestic unvented hot water cylinders to comply with building regulations and standards....
27th Jan 2025 - 27th Jan 2025
Monday
Gas Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Bicester Construction Skills Centre
View course detailsPart Time XSAV069P
"The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. Becoming an approved contractor with your local water authority can generate new revenue as w...
15th May 2025 - 15th May 2025
Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAV070P
The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. Becoming an approved contractor with your local water authority can generate new revenue as we...
19th Jun 2025 - 19th Jun 2025
Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAV060P
"The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. Becoming an approved contractor with your local water authority can generate new revenue as w...
22nd Aug 2024 - 22nd Aug 2024
Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAV065P
"The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. Becoming an approved contractor with your local water authority can generate new revenue as w...
16th Jan 2025 - 16th Jan 2025
Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAV064P
"The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. Becoming an approved contractor with your local water authority can generate new revenue as w...
12th Dec 2024 - 12th Dec 2024
Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAV066P
"The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. Becoming an approved contractor with your local water authority can generate new revenue as w...
20th Feb 2025 - 20th Feb 2025
Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAV067P
"The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. Becoming an approved contractor with your local water authority can generate new revenue as w...
20th Mar 2025 - 20th Mar 2025
Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAV063P
"The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. Becoming an approved contractor with your local water authority can generate new revenue as w...
14th Nov 2024 - 14th Nov 2024
Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAV062P
"The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. Becoming an approved contractor with your local water authority can generate new revenue as w...
17th Oct 2024 - 17th Oct 2024
Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAV061P
"The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. Becoming an approved contractor with your local water authority can generate new revenue as w...
19th Sept 2024 - 19th Sept 2024
Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
View course detailsPart Time XSAV068P
"The objective of this training course is to enable individuals to become familiar with the contents of the Regulations and Byelaws across the four nations. Becoming an approved contractor with your local water authority can generate new revenue as w...
17th Apr 2025 - 17th Apr 2025
Thursday
Construction | Bicester Construction Skills Centre | Net Zero Skills Hub
Abingdon Campus
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